Katie Vondera
Katie is a St. Louis native, coffee lover, and difference maker. She has a passion for teaching at-risk high schoolers how to find joy in reading and writing. She is a divorced mother of two incredibly strong girls who can be found watching The Voice, eating ice cream, and staying up late reading. Katie and her girls love exploring St. Louis-hiking and playing at local parks, getting away to Pere Marquette, breakfasting at Strange Donuts or The Barn, and learning at all of the museums.
Recommitting to My Fitness
Recommit to Your Fitness Day is April 5, 2025
I considered myself an athlete for most of my life. I played sports growing up and...
New Friends, Now What?
Middle school and high school are times of great change for kids. Classes change, interests change, and quite often, friends change. It’s inevitable that...
Growing and Glowing
“Mooooom! Can I go to the mall after school?” “Mooooom! Can I go to a sleepover tonight?” “Mooooom! Can I go anywhere but here?”...
Seasons of Motherhood: Middle School
In life, there’s a season for everything, including motherhood. Just like winter transitions to spring, moms transition from diapers and bottles, to lunchboxes and...
Road Tripping with Tweens
Road tripping with tweens doesn’t have to be painful! Check out Katie’s ideas to keep the trip smooth!
The itinerary is planned, the gas tank...
International Literacy Day: Books for Kids of All Ages
International Literacy Day is celebrated on September 8, 2021.
Some of my favorite moments from motherhood involve reading with my children. When they were little,...
5 Easy Steps to Prep for the School Year
This back-to-school post originally ran in August, 2018.
Oh, August. Summer is almost over, days are getting shorter, and school is on the horizon, if...
Quick and Easy Breakfast Ideas for Mom
Looking for some quick and easy breakfast ideas? Look no further!
Whether you are a working mom or a stay-at-home mom, back-to-school time is a...
An Open Letter to My Tween Daughter
Dearest Tween,
It has been hard lately, hasn’t it? It seems like there are more disagreements and less patience by the day. You’ve gotten more...
“Yes Day” Movie Review: A Mom’s Point of View
Fun Sponge. That’s what my kids call me. And I get it. I say no a lot. Like Jennifer Garner’s character in her new...
